Several events in Richmond will be held to recognize Truth and Reconciliation, which honours those lost to and survivors of residential schools.
Monday, Sept. 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to honour the survivors of the residential school system, the children who did not make it home, as well as their families and communities as well as to reflect on the historical and ongoing impacts of residential schools.
The Survivors' Flag will be displayed at Richmond City Hall during this national observance.
The Survivors' Flag is an expression of remembrance meant to honour residential school survivors and all the lives and communities impacted by the residential school system in Canada.
For more information about the Survivors' Flag, visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at https://nctr.ca/exhibits/survivors-flag/.
The community can commemorate this day through a number of workshops and initiatives. For the full schedule and to register, visit richmond.ca/NDTR. Highlights include:
Monday, Sept. 23: An evening with Jody Wilson-Raybould
An evening discussion with Jody Wilson-Raybould where 20 copies of her book, True Reconciliation, will be given away on the night. Wilson-Raybould was the first Indigenous Attorney General of Canada and is the author of three books that explore reconciliation and discuss her role as an Indigenous leader. The event is suitable for adults.
The event takes place from 7 to 8 p.m., with a book signing from 8 to 8:30 p.m., at the Richmond Cultural Centre Performance Hall (7700 Minoru Gate)
While the event is free, registration is required.
Thursday, Sept. 26: Film Screening of Wilfred Buck with director Lisa Jackson
This free film screening of Wilfred Buck (2024), an award-winning hybrid documentary feature by director Lisa Jackson, will include introductory remarks from the director via Zoom.
Jackson’s portrait of Cree Elder Wilfred Buck moves between earth and sky, past and present, bringing to life ancient teachings of Indigenous astronomy and cosmology to tell a story that spans generations. The event is suitable for all ages.
It runs from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the Richmond Cultural Centre Performance Hall (7700 Minoru Gate).
The event is free but advanced registration is encouraged.
Reduced hours at city facilities
Some city facilities will have reduced hours or be closed in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
City hall and the recycling depot will both be closed on Monday, Sept. 30.
Blue cart collection will remain as scheduled. All other residential services will be pushed back by one day due to the statutory holiday.
Brighouse Library and Richmond Cultural Centre are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. All other library branches will be closed. For details, visit yourlibrary.ca.
Visit richmond.ca/HolidayHours for a list of modified hours at community facilities.
For details and more information on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, visit richmond.ca/NDTR
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